Illinois' 16 to 19-year-olds found jobs in spring 2019 at a lower rate than Midwestern peers, but COVID-19 mandates erased over 40% of their jobs this spring, ahead of a minimum wage hike.
| State | April-May 2020 employment | April-May 2019 employment | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15.9% | 26.7% | |
| Indiana | 22.4% | 36.9% | |
| Michigan | 26.9% | 38.8% | |
| Nebraska | 30.7% | 43.4% | |
| Iowa | 33.5% | 42.4% | |
| Missouri | 26.3% | 33.0% | |
| Ohio | 26.9% | 33.3% | |
| Wisconsin | 32.1% | 38.7% | |
| Minnesota | 32.2% | 37.5% | |
| North Dakota | 33.4% | 35.3% | |
| Kansas | 44.8% | 42.9% | |
| South Dakota | 54.3% | 46.1% |
